What is Erin's Cup's health inspection score?

Erin's Cup has a SafeDine safety score of 67 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Erin's Cup last inspected?

Erin's Cup was last inspected on June 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Erin's Cup have?

Erin's Cup has 22 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Erin's Cup safe to eat at?

Erin's Cup has a safety score of 67/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Erin's Cup serve?

Erin's Cup serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Erin's Cup

Name: Erin's Cup
Address: 1212 W 111th ST, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 67

1212 W 111th ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Jun 12, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-33

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Nov

Dec 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Jun

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (SALADS, COOKIES, COFFEE, AND OTHER READY TO EAT FOODS) INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAO CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE GAS GRILL GRATES WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SIDES AND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN HOLDING CABINETS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
SEE VIOLATION #59

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILL AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2608666, THE FOLLOWING NOTED: OBSERVED 5-8 DROPPINGS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES, 10-12 ON FRONT STROAGE SHELVES, AND 20-25 UNDER HANDSINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. UPON REINSPECTION FOUND ACTIVTY OF APPROX 30-35 DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITION PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−25 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN HOLDING CABINETS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 5-8 DROPPINGS ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES, 10-12 ON FRONT STROAGE SHELVES, AND 20-25 UNDER HANDSINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILL AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.

Base deductions−23 pts

Nov 23

License InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE RAW WOOD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN THE CABINET AND STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL AND KEEP A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVE THE OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPES UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVE THE FAN COVER ON THE FAN ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVER.

Base deductions−20 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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